RN Trauma PCU at Gulf Coast Medical Center

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Progressive Care Unit. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking and communication skills, ensuring effective collaboration with other healthcare professionals. By contributing to patient care excellence and embodying the organization's vision, you will play a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes. If you are a compassionate and skilled nurse ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• RN with one or more years of current PCU experience required.
• Proof of American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe delivery and documentation of patient care.
• Collaborates with other disciplines for effective patient care delivery.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Management Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Associates or Bachelors in Nursing

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Location:Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's WayFort Myers FL 33912

Department: Progressive Care Unit C

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/7:00 AM to 7:30 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$30.27 - $40.86 / hour

Summary

Responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Performs responsibilities in five areas of nursing practice utilizing critical thinking, management, problem solving and differentiation of urgency in the role of: clinician, teacher, researcher, leadership and professional development. Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards subscribed to by American Nursing Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Uses knowledge of patients age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. The nurse practice is guided by the code of ethics for nurses with interpretative statements.

Requirements

Education Requirements:Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Associates or Bachelors preferred.

Experience Requirements:RN with one or more years of current PCU experience required. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment. Experience requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

Certification Requirements: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. Certification requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

License Requirements: Currently licensed in the State of Florida.

Other Requirements: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.

US:FL:Fort Myers